Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Real Estate Services
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About Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
- Number 1 in the industry and most trusted brand. - Established brand. - 30+ years in business. - 400+ franchise business owners. - Industry-leading technology and top NPS score (96). - Affordable $150K total investment. - SBA-registered opportunity. - 20% veteran discount ($11,700 of initial fee). - Home Based. - No brick and mortar. - Great validation and item 19. - Highly differentiated tech forward product and experience.
Pillar To Post is part of the FirstService Brands family, joining respected home service names like Floor Coverings International, CertaPro Painters, California Closets, and Paul Davis. With 30+ years of franchise excellence, Pillar To Post stands tall as the #1 home inspection brand in North America — with 400+ franchise business owners and 800+ inspectors coast-to-coast. **Owned by FirstService Brands:** Financially backed by a publicly traded company. **Recurring Revenue Potential:** Between real estate agents and brokerages, business owners can establish high-value partnerships that drive repeat business. **Recession-Resistant Model:** Demand remains consistent across economic cycles — homeowners, banks, and buyers rely on inspections to finalize deals. **Anchored in Real Estate:** Home inspections are a need, not a want. Regardless of market conditions, real estate transactions keep moving, and inspections are always required. **Executive Ownership Model:** franchise owners lead and scale —they don’t do the inspecting. A lean team of certified inspectors enables owners to grow past $1M+ in revenue with a low headcount.
Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for leaders - not inspectors. The strongest candidates:Think BIG and want to build a multi-inspector business.Lead with vision and empower others. Are coachable, curious, and driven to grow.Embrace technology and innovation.Are ready to commit full-time to building their business. Can invest ~$150K plus 12 months of personal expenses.Have a growth mindset and are ready to build a legacy in a professional service space.
Key Facts
- Founded
- 1994
- Franchising Since
- 1994
- Model
- Both
Awards & Recognition
- ★ (2024)
Territory Overview
Available: California, Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, New Jersey, Idaho, New York, Indiana, Virginia, Illinois, Arizona
Unavailable: Ohio, Florida
Investment Snapshot
| Total Investment | $150K - $150K |
| Franchise Fee | $59K |
| Liquid Cash | $25K |
| Net Worth | $200K |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of gross revenue |
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